Do you have a family member or family that non-consciously or consciously tells you what you should be doing with your life? I get infuriated that my parents do not give me the respect or you can insert any adjective that I deserve. I have earned these things from my many near-death experiences. There […]

Chances are, you will be picking up some sunscreen. From being outside, cycling outdoors, to enjoying a cook-out Americans purchased 69% of the 150 million total products of sunscreen in 2018 from late April to mid-August, according to market research firm IRI (https://www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/best-sunscreens-of-the-year/). Dermatologists say the best sunscreen is one that you will use […]

How much do you know about weighted blankets? The theory is that a heavier than normal blanket hugs a sleeper, and may prevent tossing and turning. As a result, the sleeper feels more secure, and sleeps more soundly and for longer periods of time. From easing the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder to […]

No matter whom we are as people or where we come from; our beliefs or assumptions are shaped by our experiences, upbringing, race, gender, in the facts we choose to accept, and even the biased shortcuts our brains take to process information can cloud our judgment. In some sense our own biases don’t always […]

Cognitive Distortions I have done a lot of reflecting these past couple of weeks about my tendencies or behaviors. I cannot help but think are these actions really my true self or cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are simply ways that our mind convinces us of something that is not really true. These inaccurate thoughts […]

Chad Francour Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision One of the great things about science is it can change the way we view the world. This paper will change the way we view many things including poverty, loneliness, time, and hunger. It is a tale about the psychological phenomenon of scarcity. It affects everything in our […]

Chad Francour Addressing the Unspeakable Addressing the Unspeakable- Depression In your home was depression and anxiety along with mental illness ever talked about in a constructive way? It feels like these issues are becoming more common. Why? Is it because parents or caregivers are just willing to accept the responsibility or is it because they […]

Chad Francour Marriage Marriage Takes Work No matter how many a person has been to in his or her life, it is hard to shake the contagious optimism of a wedding. Couples vow to love one another through sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and till death do us apart. Many marriages, however, […]

Chad Francour Slow Down Slow Down, We All Are Moving to Fast! Thomas Helen and his team in Norway fixed three cameras on the side of a train. The peaceful video was broadcasted for seven hours and 12 minutes. 1.2 million Norwegians watched part of the program. The new sensation is known as Slow Television […]

Chad Francour Why choose? Are You a Democrat or Republican; Why Choose? I was listening to a NPR broadcast in The Hidden Brain titled, “E Pluribus Unum?” by Shankar Vedantam about the climate of American democracy. The year 2017 was tough. The news of climate change to our current political debacle. A person might see […]